The president of the federal republic of Nigeria, President Buhari has departed Abuja for Malabo Equatorial Guinea on a 2 day state visit for talks on maritime security.

President Buhari leads a national security team to visit President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea, in view of reaching a final agreement on certain security issues concerning both countries.

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Daily Trust reports that the official website of the National Assembly, nassnig.org, has placed the picture of a male member of the House of Representatives as a female member from a different state.

The picture of Muntari Dandutse, a male lawmaker representing Funta/Dandume federal constituency of Katsina state was seen on Stella Ngwu, a female representative of Igbi-Etiti/Uzo-Nwani in Enugu state.

Checks on Dandutse’s page showed a different picture of the male lawmaker and his bio-data, which means the female member’s picture, may not be on the website.

Similarly, the website place the picture of a Bauchi lawmaker, Lawal Yahaya Gumau of Toro federal constituency as Adamawa’s Adamu Kamale, who represents Michika/Madagali federal constituency.

Gumau’s picture was seen in his own page with his bio-data, which means Kamale’s picture is non-existent on the National Assembly’s website.

It could not however be establish whether these two incidents were the only ones in the website or there are other similar scenarios.

Source: http://9jabuzz.com.ng/breaking-national-assembly-website-misplaces-pictures-of-lawmakers/

An Abuja High Court sitting at Jabi has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the Nigerian Army, to forthwith, release Col.

Nicholas Ashinze, a former aide to the erstwhile National Security Adviser, NSA, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.), who has been in detention since December 23, 2015. ‎In a judgment on Monday, Justice Yusuf Haliru, directed the respondents to immediately release the applicant on self-recognition, saying his detention for over three months without trial, was “‎illegal, wrongful, unlawful and constituted a blatant violation of the fundamental rights of the applicant”. The court also ordered immediate release of documents and items the anti-graft agency seized from the house of the applicant. Col. Sambo Dasuki ‎Justice Haliru blasted both the EFCC and the Army which he said acted as if Nigeria was still under military ‎dictatorship.

“The EFCC is a creation of the ‎law. The court will not allow it to act as if it is above the law. It is remarkable to note that the motto of the EFCC is that nobody is above the law, yet they are acting as if they are above the law. “The EFCC Act is not superior to the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The respondents in this matter have not behaved as if we are in a civilised society.

They have behaved as if we are in a military dictatorship ‎where they arrest and release persons at will. ‎ “The respondents, I must be bold to say- the EFCC and the Army- have behaved like illiterates”, the Judge added. ‎ He said the constitution stipulated that any person so detained should be charged to court within reasonable time not exceeding two months from the date of arrest.

Justice Haliru stressed that under section 36 of the 1999 constitution, as amended, an accused person is deemed innocent until his guilt is established. ‎ “Why has the 1st respondent kept the applicant without bringing him to court? Why was the applicant, being a serving military officer who could be easily reached, not granted administrative bail? Or is it that the applicant has been found guilty and already serving his jail term?‎ “Nobody should be subjected to the whims and caprices of the EFCC.

The essence of the rule of law and constitutional provisions is to ensure a just balance between the ruler and the ruled, between the powerful and the weak. “Though the EFCC has the responsibility to investigate financial crime, it must however conduct its operations in accordance with the rule of law. “The court is empowered to guard against i‎mproper use of power by any member of the society or agency, EFCC inclusive.‎ “The detention of the applicant, for all intent and purposes, is not just unfair but unfortunate”, the court held. Details later.

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As part of plans to reposition for ever improved Nollywood entertainment for subscribers, premium Nollywood television channel on StarTimes Pay TV, irokoPlus has been officially relaunched as irokoWorld.

The popular channel has also appointed multi-award winning actress and producer, Funke Akindele popularly known as ‘Jenifa’ as its brand ambassador.



At a media event in Ikeja, Lagos on Wednesday, irokoWorld made the new announcements and officially unveiled the star actress as the new face of the brand, who will promote the entertainment channel and endear it more to subscribers on StarTimes and other Nigerians through various engagements, including screening popular Funke Akindele blockbuster movies, visits to customer centres and city tours, amongst other lined up activities.

Explaining the rationale behind the rebranding and selection of ‘Jenifa’, Uloma Onuma, Head of Legal and Distribution, iROKO said the new developments were borne out of relentless commitment and resolve to offer more for Nigerian movie lovers.

She says:

Our choice of Funke Akindele was because she has proven to be not just a multi-talented award-winning actress, but an inspirational character that excites many Nigerians with her educative and interesting movies as well as her comic character Jenifa.

Akindele’s rich credentials in Nigerian entertainment industry can add value to the quality service irokoWorld TV offers to Nigerians, and choosing her as a Brand Ambassador was part of rebranding packages to make irokoWorld TV a household name in Nigeria and taking Nollywood to everywhere.

Onuma noted that irokoWorld is a world class Nollywood entertainment channel that seeks to entertain families with various blockbuster movies, series and wholesome programs and finds in Funke Akindele a great personality that can drive that further and put a smile on people’s faces.

She continues:

With this rebrand and having Jenifa on board, we hope to collaborate and ensure we offer better than ever Nollywood entertainment on our premium channel.

In March, Nigerians will enjoy great Nollywood movies like Angelina, heart of Angelina, Child of Mercy, Escort Service, Pleasure Boosters, Madam Tyson, Okon’s wedding, White Hunters and, of course, Jenifa’s Diary.

An elated Funke Akindele said she feels excited to partner with iRokoWorld as it would afford her another opportunity to entertain and connect even more of her fans.

My fans can find me on iRokoWorld TV on StarTimes Channel 23. I am also very excited to be meeting them during my city tours and visits to customer experience centres.

StarTimes Marketing Director said irokoWorld is a great Nollywood entertainment channel that offers Nigerians the best of local movies with world class technology and expertise. StarTimes is happy to support irokoWorld TV and, of course, Funke Akindele on this collaboration.

As a Pay TV platform, StarTimes showcases nothing but the best channels as exemplified with the class of irokoWorld. They strive to offer Nigerians interesting, engaging digital TV experiences with a fine mix of content including movies, music, series, cartoons, news and documentaries.

Source: http://9jabuzz.com.ng/funke-akindele-bags-another-endorsement-new-ambassador-for-iroko-world/

Chris Brown is the latest celebrity to launch an attack on United States Republican presidential hopeful and businessman- Donald Trump.

In a video which was posted on Instagram, the singer criticised Trump over the way black people are treated at his rallies.

“F__k Trump and F__k the pigs to see this evil shit is so wrong, God will have his revenge. Trust me!” Chris Brown wrote in the caption of the post.

Apple today sent out invitations to a press event at which it is expected to unveil new iPhone and iPad models.

In keeping with its practice, Apple revealed little about the event other than it will take place on March 21 at the company’s campus in the Silicon Valley city of Cupertino in California.

A message on copies of the invitations posted online simply states “Let us loop you in.”

Rumors have been circulating for weeks that Apple is poised to introduce upgraded versions of its small-screen iPhone and of the iPad, with the new tablet perhaps tailored for use by businesses.

Source: http://9jabuzz.com.ng/on-march-21-apple-will-unveil-its-new-creations/

As the cases of rape in Ebonyi state rises with impunity, one Sunday Obaji is now on the run following his alleged involvement in raping one Mgbada Chioma.

Confirming the incident, Police Public Relations Officer, Ebonyi State Command, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) George Ugwu said that one Mgbada Chioma from Effium community, Ohaukwu Local Government Area reported to the police that, one Sunday Obaji entered her bed room, pointed gun at her and threatened to kill her if she raise alarm.

The PPRO quoted the girl to have said that with the threat of the gun, Sunday Obaji tore her dresses and had unlawful carnal knowledge of her and after that, he escaped.

“The girl reported the matter to the police and the scene has been visited. The matter is under investigation.


“The suspect is on the run; we are trying to trace him to wherever we can. He cannot run for long.

“The community should assist in producing him because they know him very well. How can a lady be sleeping at night, a man will move in and raped her on gunpoint and ran away” the PPRO queried.

Source: www.9jabuzz.com.ng

Mr. John Ufoegbu, a 58-year-old man was sentenced to 2 years in prison yesterday by a Rivers State High Court for incest and having carnal knowledge of his 10 years old daughter, Miss Ebubechukwu Ufoegbu..

Delivering his judgment, Justice Adolphus Enebeli described the act as a pathetic case of sexual act between father and daughter, stressing that it was not just only a case of sexual harassment and that the society needs to protect children’s vulnerability to sexual molestation.

The judge, who described evidences from the girl as disturbing, added that the victim was defiled by virtue of father-child relationship. He regretted that the convict used his position as a father to violate natural law by luring his own little daughter to bed, stressing that the act has exposed the victim to a long term psychological trauma.

Meanwhile, just before the verdict, the convict said:

The girl in question is my daughter. I have never had any sexual experience with her even if I have problem with her mother. God is my witness and the greatest judge.

Source: http://9jabuzz.com.ng/58-years-old-man-commits-incest-with-10-years-old-daughter-court-sentences-him-to-2-years-in-prison/